This week, D and Jac sit down with Abby Donley, nurse and Executive Director of Impact in Healthcare. Impact in Healthcare is a non-profit organization that emerged in response to the challenges of the pandemic, led by a team of healthcare workers addressing the issues in healthcare from a policy and legislative standpoint. Together, they discuss the difficulties healthcare workers face due to workplace violence and the critical issue of safe staffing. They also discuss the lack of preventive measures in hospitals, the shortage of nurses, insufficient resources, and inadequate compensation. Abby shares more on the work that Impact is doing to raise awareness on these issues and gives insight into their upcoming trip to Washington, D.C., where they’ll be meeting with policy makers!   You can learn more about the work that Abby and Impact in Healthcare is doing on their Instagram and on their website. If you aren't able to make it to DC, you can still take action! To find out how to take action and contact a representative, visit their website for a step by step guide as well as resources and fact sheets on how you can get involved! Thanks to our amazing sponsors for making this episode possible:  Beam — Head to youcanbeam.com and use promo code WOMED to get an exclusive 10% discount sitewide.  Perelel— Go to Perelel.co and use code WOMED15 for 15% off your first 3 months. If you don’t love it, you can cancel anytime with a 30-day money-back guarantee.  Babbel— For a limited time, our listeners can get started and receive 55% off your Babbel subscription – Visit Babbel.com/WOMED.  GreenChef —The #1 Meal Kit for Eating Well. Go to Greenchef.com/60WOMED and use code 60WOMED to get 60% off plus free shipping  Osea— Prep your skin for fall with clean, vegan skincare from OSEA. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code WOMED at OSEAMalibu.com  ZocDoc — Go to Zocdoc.com/WOMED and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top rated doctor today.  LMNT — LMNT is a tasty electrolyte drink mix that replaces vital electrolytes without sugars and dodgy ingredients found in conventional sports drinks. For a limited time, try all the flavors with a free 8-count LMNT sample pack on any purchase. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/WOMED to receive a free sample pack with any purchase!    If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, follow us on Instagram @TheWoMed and check out womedpodcast.com. Plus, give us a follow on TikTok @thewomedpodcast. Be sure to follow your hosts personally @dmmaltby and @jackiethefnp and be sure to check out @riothealers!   WoMed Cover Art — Makeup: Annelise Carey, MUA/LME @annelisemua & Photography: Brooke Boling @honorcreative    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices